Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwoods Neighborhood of West Des Moines, IA from $800 (37 Rentals)

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484 S 19th St
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484 S 19th St

484 S 19th StWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Iowa G21 LLC
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Iowa G21 LLC

2100 Grand AveWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Dakota Apartments
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Dakota Apartments

5250 Dakota DrWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Southwoods, West Des Moines, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southwoods Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southwoods area of Des Moines, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Briarwood Grand Apartments priced from $810. Robin Hill has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $815. Here are the most affordable Southwoods apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Briarwood Grand Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$810
Robin Hill1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$815
Woodland WestTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$825
Chapel Ridge1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$850
Colonial VillagePlymouth1BR,1BA$850
Concord at Marketplace 55+ Independent LivingStudioStudio,1BA$875
Dakota Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$895
Element at Valley WestA1c1BR,1BA$895
Carriage Park1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
Washington ManorOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwoods, IA

As of March 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southwoods area is the $0.97 price per square foot Andover Model at Ashworth Pointe & Foxboro Townhomes in the in the Maplenol Heights neighborhood starting from $1,808. The second greatest value Southwoods apartment is the The Bellagio Model at Fountains Apartments starting at $1,489 with a $1.14 price per square foot in the Maplenol Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southwoods apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Ashworth Pointe & Foxboro TownhomesAndover3BR,2.5BA$0.97
Fountains ApartmentsThe Bellagio3BR,2BA$1.14
Brookside Condo2BR/2.5BA2BR,2.5BA$1.16
Diamond BrookeB12BR,2BA$1.09
Somerfield Village Center Apartments1 Bedroom w/Den1BR,1BA$1.03
Meadow Ridge2x2 3rd flr w/laundry2BR,2BA$1.05
Fairmeadows Village-55+ Rental Community2 bed2BR,2BA$1.12
Colonial VillagePlymouth1BR,1BA$1.00
Dakota Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.05
Woodland WestTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.04

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southwoods Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Southwoods?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Southwoods is at Concord at Marketplace 55+ Independent Living listed at $875.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Southwoods Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Southwoods Apartment is $810 at Briarwood Grand Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Southwoods Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Southwoods is starting from $825 at Woodland West.

What is the most affordable Southwoods Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Southwoods Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Briarwood Grand Apartments and starts from $1,075.

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